10 Secrets To Buying a Valentine Gift -Without Making A
Committment!
You like her a lot. In fact, given some time, she may even turn
out to be "the one". But you're not sure yet - and you don't
want to rush things. Or lead her on.
So . . . how do you handle "gifting" holidays, like
Valentine's Day or even her birthday?
The answer lies in a secret very few men know. That secret is
the power of fashion jewelry! I hear ya - you're saying, "What
the heck is fashion jewelry! Isn't all jewelry fashionable?"
The answer is yes - but not all fashionable jewelry has to be an
expensive commitment! In fact, "fashion jewelry" as a category
is jewelry that is crafted of something other than precious
metals - and it doesn't feature real gemstones.
But that doesn't mean it isn't fabulous! Fashion jewelry is, in
fact,simulated to look like the real thing - at a
fraction of the cost- and women have been wearing and loving it
for centuries! While it's sometimes called "fakes", really good
fashion jewelry is the real thing - in the sense that it has
value as well as loads of style.
And when you choose a piece of fashion jewelry for a birthday or
Valentine's Day you show your lady that you think of her as sexy
and feminine - without having to say "major commitment".
Buying A Woman Jewelry: What To Look For
While I'm certain you'll have no problems finding a vast array
of fashion jewelry, particularly online, there is the good, the
bad, and the "you're better off buying her a blender " styles.
So if you're thinking about choosing a piece, we at
CountryDutchess.com jewelry think there are a few things you
need to know.
1. Use your "eye" to choose jewelry that simply looks " real".
It should mimic the look of expensive jewelry like genuine
gemstones or a precious metal. If you wouldn't expect to see a
neon pink stone or a green rubber bracelet band in a "good"
jewelry store, then don't buy one in a fashion jewelry store.
2. Remember that bigger is not always better - well at least not
in jewelry. So by pass the knuckle-to-knuckle rings or huge
sparkly earrings and again choose pieces that look as if they
could be real. No one is going to wear a stone the size of the
Hope Diamond - but a pair of earrings that could be one or two
carats in size is going to look classy and real.
3. Think about what your lady wears - and then look for pieces
that will fit into her wardrobe. Does she wear lots of suits
-with pins on her lapel? Then choose a pin. Have you never seen
her without a dangly bracelet ? Then look for a bangle or charm
bracelet. Will she never go out of the house without her
earrings ? Buy her a pair - and if you're not sure if her ears
are pierced, buy her clip-on earrings because they can be worn
by anyone!
4. Is your gal strictly a "jeans and cowboy boot" kind of lady?
Trust me, she still loves jewelry! Go for Southwest styles made
of simulated turquoise or amber.
5. Is your gal a glamour girl - who loves satins and silks?
Look for Cubic Zirconias -also known as CZ's - or as we at
CountryDutchess.com like to call them - "Royalites". These are
stones that simulate diamonds to a "T" . When set in sterling
silver or a plated metal, they can be very inexpensive - with an
expensive look and feel - and every woman loves them!
6. Is she funky and fun - wears lots of long ruffle skirts, off
the shoulder blouses or jeans and knee high boots? Then look for
"Bohemian" or "BoHO" style jewelry - the long dangly earrings
and brightly jeweled bangle bracelets.
7. If you just can't figure out your lady's taste, play it safe
with "classic" choices- a pair of hoop earrings are a wardrobe
staple, as are a pair of CZ stud earrings - which now come in
pieced and clip on styles.
8. Always have your jewelry boxed and professionally wrapped -
or shop in a store that offers free gift boxing. A lot of very
nice fashion jewelry loses its appeal when it's presented
clipped to a cardboard or in a plastic baggie. At
CountryDutchess.com we always gift box everything and never use
cardboard or plastic in our presentations.
9. While buying a piece of "heart" jewelry is the old Valentine
standby - and it still works - don't limit your shopping to just
"hearts". Any type of pendant, earrings, bracelet or pin carries
the same sentiment as a heart - so if you see something you
like, buy it!
1O. Finally, I'm going to let you in on the biggest secret of
all: In a woman's hierarchy of thinking, even fashion jewelry
has levels of commitment! ( We can't help it - we attach romance
to everything! ) So to help you match your gift with your
current level of feelings, here's how it goes:
* Rings - even inexpensive ones, always carry an "unspoken"
promise of more to come. If you're not sure there is more to
come, don't buy her a ring of any kind.
* Pendants - This is the next level of commitment jewelry - not
quite as romantic as a ring, but when you think about the idea
that she's wearing it next to her heart. . . well you get the
idea!
* Earrings are a great gift because they let her know you are
looking at her face! And the great thing about earrings is, if
she's already your one and only, she'll take them as a sign of
your truest love. If she's not yet yours alone, she'll view
earrings as a sign you're really interested - but she still has
a ways to go.
* Bracelets are the least "committed" piece of jewelry - yet
they are a great way to show her she's important and you like
her. Buy your lady a bracelet and she'll know you're interested
- and that you have great taste - but you won't be wearing your
heart on your sleeve!
* Pins are the gift to choose if she's really just a friend -
and you don't think it will ever go further. It's also a great
gift for a Mom or a sister, or even your boss -though I'd save
that for Christmas or a birthday- notValentine's Day!